AMODEI, Mark E., a Representative from Nevada; born in Carson City, Carson City County, Nev., June 12, 1958; graduated from Carson High School, Carson City, Nev., 1976; B.A., University of Nevada, Reno, Nev., 1980; J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, Calif., 1983; United States Army, 1984-1987; lawyer, private practice; member of the Nevada state assembly, 1997; member of the Nevada state senate, 1999-2011; president pro tempore, Nevada state senate, 2003-2005; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Dean Heller (September 13, 2011-present).